My son mentioned hosting a sleepover in anticipation of the upcoming school year and panic set in. My first thought was, “I’m not going to get any sleep.” My second thought was, “My house is going to be destroyed.”

Alas, slumber parties were a childhood staple of mine. My friends would bring their sleeping bags, and we’d stay up all night laughing and watching tons of movies. They’re memories I’ll never forget, so of course, I wouldn’t deny them to my own son. Instead, I went to scouring the internet for potential sleepover games and activities that I knew they’d love, but most importantly, would wear them out so we could all get some sleep.

Kelly Ladd Sanchez, a former magazine editor and writer, now works as a professional craft stylist and paper artist out of her home studio in Orlando, Florida. Kelly is always creating something whimsical, bright, and colorful, with easy-to-follow instructions. Looking for more creative and fun DIY and craft projects to try yourself? Check out Kelly's blog, handmadebykelly.com and her paper art site. When she’s not covered in little shreds of paper, she can be found having fun and hanging out with her son and wonderful husband. Follow her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.